Would it be bad form if I just copied and pasted my article about the Motorola Backflip? I really want to. I think the only difference between the two is the network and the sliding keyboard They are pretty much identical. The only reason I’d get a Devour over the Backflip is because Megan Fox has a Devour. So let’s make this as simple as possible.

Why would I not buy the Motorola Devour?

• The BLUR skin. I think having a social network skin on my phone is distracting and takes away from the core functionality of the phone. On the flip side, if Twitter and Facebook is the only way you talk to your friends this phone might be for you.
• Verizon network. No surf and talk at the same time.
• Slower than the Moto Droid and Nexus One.
• Android 1.6 (hopefully upgraded to 2.1)
• Only a 3MP camera. Other comparable phones have a 5MP camera.

Why would I buy the Motorola Devour?

• Verizon network. Yeah I know its a con, but you’ll never be without 3G. So it’s a pro too.
• Decent 3.1 display but no where near the best.
• Above average battery with 6.5 hrs of continuous usage.
• Good body design. I like the centered slider.
• Separated keys on keyboard. Much better than the Droid’s keyboard design.
• If I’ve never owned a smart phone before.

That’s it. It’s not yet out on Verizon; I would be shocked if it was priced a penny over $100.00. It’s a fun average phone. Just like it’s sibling the Backflip, it is a perfect phone for the not too tech savvy user and the heavy tweeter.